Miss Caribbean United Kingdom was set up as an event to promote all the different Caribbean countries under one umbrella. The event uses a pageant to promote, educate, inspire and celebrate the historical and cultural impact of the Caribbean within the United Kingdom. Sitting within the diversity that the UK offers, Miss Caribbean UK (MCUK) attracts not only those from or connected with the Caribbean but others from African, American, Asian and European heritages, keen to enjoy the positive promotion of unity, colour, fashion, dance, gastronomy, music, culture and edutainment. The pageant was created to inspire by example; those who feel disadvantaged and to empower them by showing them that, beauty is more than skin deep. The MCUK organisers, Clayton and Jacqui Brown, have expressed that this is set to be The Ultimate Crown for Caribbean Pageants in the UK.
“We want to ensure that this event continues to grow and includes the whole Caribbean community, both here in the UK and Internationally. This is more than just a pageant to us; it is a means to unite around a common cause. We want MCUK to be a vehicle which will assist in bringing the Caribbean and its diaspora within the UK, closer. We want the old and younger generation Caribbean descendants to recognise the influence and impact that the Caribbean Diaspora has had on UK culture and thus, appreciate the importance of retaining the link with their Caribbean heritage.”
Main sponsors for 2016 are: Carib Brewery, Tropical Sun, TrendyWorld, Port Royal Patties, SN Travel, Designer Travel and Xsandy’s Hair. With more promotion, bigger prizes and more opportunities for those who finish first, second and third; 2016 has already seen many more applicants. There will also be more dignitaries and celebrated faces from sport, media, TV and film, music and politics eager to support and hit the red carpet for the December pre-Christmas Grand Finals soirée. We are delighted to announce that the Barrister and TV Personality Mr Shaun Wallace has agreed to become our first official Patron. Known for being one of the Chasers on ITV’s quiz show THE CHASE where he has the nickname: The Dark Destroyer, Mr Wallace has made the following statement: "I'm delighted to announce that I've become a Miss Caribbean UK Patron. I attended the Miss Caribbean UK pageant last year and had a wonderful time and I think that Miss Caribbean UK is a really positive way to promote the Caribbean in the UK. It is tremendous to see such a wonderful cause grow organically and I look forward to seeing British women of Caribbean descent continue to being promoted in such a positive light." Miss Caribbean UK MCUK 2016 will be fundraising for the ACLT (African Caribbean Luekemia Trust) and Cancer Research UK because we want to help fund cutting-edge research to find cures, save lives, and support cancer patients move their lives forward.
